The fundraiser was the idea of Nicky Hargreaves, landlady of Leek’s Black Swan, and her partner Glen Traynor.

They persuaded more than 30 people to take part in a photo shoot for the calendar, which is called We Stand Together.

They have already raised £1,500 by selling the calendar at the pub, which is known as the Mucky Duck, and are now hoping to shift the rest of their stock by the New Year to collect as much cash as possible for the fund.

Nicky Hargreaves and Glen Traynor from the Black Swan in Leek

Nicky, aged 42, appears as Miss January. She said: “We saw what happened in Manchester and immediately wanted to do something. We thought our calendar would be an optimistic way of raising money for those needing help.

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Leek-based photographer Paula Gordejczuk volunteered her services for the Mucky Duck’s photo shoot, and local businesses helped out with producing the calendar. Amber Taverns, which owns the pub, covered the printing costs to ensure all the funds raised go to the charity.

Pub staff members Ashleigh Wilton and Lauren Bailey posed for a photo with Ashleigh’s boyfriend Michael Fuller. Ashleigh, aged 18, said: “When I heard about the calendar I thought it was a really good way to raise money for a good cause. I was a bit hesitant about being on the photo at first but it turned out really well.

“It was nice that the community came together – it shows what a community the pub is.”